Descending The Cables At Half Dome

My descent of the cables on Half Dome on 9/1/2015.. Due to the abundance of comments regarding the carabiner issue.. I decided to only run one biner the day of the hike.. Originally had a non locking biner to use but the day of that one was nowhere to be found.. My primary reasoning to be clipped in at all was in a scenario where another hiker took a tumble I didn’t want to get take with.. If you’re someone who is afraid of heights or don’t feel your fitness level is up to par then I’d agree with most the comments, two biners would be in your best/safest route.. Thanks for watching! :)

[@SilfortyElement]

Looks like you found the route my parents always told me they took to get to school

[@kathrynharnecker4394]

🤣🤣🤣

[@BoskeLunarAncestral]

BAHAHA so true

[@andrewhoover4641]

Minus the snow and shoes…

[@BarryChumbles]

And angry tigers

[@jeffreyrowley9004]

OMG LMFAO x2

[@iam_gvxxiii]

This is the reason I will never climb anything 😂 .. I always thought about how the helllllll am I going to get down ! I’m good!! But thanks for sharing 😂😂

[@mrdonelsonglhs]

Wow!! Thanks for sharing! Great views!!

[@NN.._]

Why you running outside both line this is risky

[@adamconsalvosadventures1505]

naimish tank I'm still clipped in and I'd rather be away from the masses :)

[@CamKnoppMusic]

I can tell that this is definitely so much steeper looking in person

[@tima.478]

Very much so, *5:41* gives you a good idea of how steep it is... He picked a great time to go too, when I did it, there were lots of people in the way...

[@tallorder00]

@@tima.478 It is 45 angle average and 60 in middle but an average slide in parks is around 40 as well. It's what's your mind is used to

[@MrCmon113]

No, it's not. The camera gives a noticable fish-eye perspective. It's actually less steep than it looks here.

[@TheJeffBean]

As a roofing contractor, I can tell you this is an absolute fact.

[@shanemoorehead1886]

Also consider the years of wear and tear and hundreds of thousands of boots wearing the granite so smooth. I did it in 2020, you literally have to grip with your hands moreso than with your feet because they'll just slip and slide.

[@jakecolvin3167]

homie at 3 minutes doesn't even acknowledge or say thanks as you completely get out of the path at more of a risk to you.... what a Gem that guy is

[@sirbollocks5147]

he wasn’t tied off either can’t understand why anyone would would make that trek without securing themselves.

[@erajkhan-v5h]

hes probably dead tired and scared sh*tlesss

[@akmd114379]

No sht was thinking the same, I would not have done that, everyone stays to the right.

[@marktrain9498]

@@sirbollocks5147 It's not as difficult as it looks. I've seen people walk way off that path just for a photo opp.

[@Manstobal]

​@@sirbollocks5147 why tie off? You just add a shit ton of time. Just be careful and go up and down.

[@victoriam.6942]

Thanks u for not adding annoying music to ur amazing video

[@dmn5384]

Ugh yes.... With the techno talker sound you can almost understand real words from but they aren't.

[@shellylee4931]

Totally agree

[@StinkFingerr]

Toccata and Fugue, in D minor?

[@djacksonmusicman]

Yes!!

[@mixflip]

a 20 year old girl died recently going down those cables. She slipped and fell right in front of her dad. So sad.

[@ammo7276]

Remember that story. A very tragic story

[@tianqiu5480]

17:22 “It's very hard to get down, let's not go any further!" I see someone hasn't done the homework? Smart move tho.

[@mrsheehy9896]

I was just wondering what she was saying! Thank you.

[@dezafinado]

She got the wrong footwear... high heels are perfect for HD. 😎

[@dapro2524]

Bruh how he going to leave his mom behind all alone.

[@MrLigh]

They should have a slide on the way down.

[@lazarusmonkeymansoutdoorad2170]

I was just thinking roller blades... ^_^

[@Doggeslife]

They do have a slide. Several hikers have ridden it....Unfortunately, the end of the ride is a harsh (fatal) one.

[@col8179]

anything is more exciting than this

[@ed9492]

Slip'n Slide

[@anvakathazit1102]

It would be way too steep, people would get hurt or killed

[@interestinginfo6765]

I know a lady who slid right over the edge in 2003. She fell about a 100ft and hit a ledge. Her young son watched her go over the edge. A helicopter took hours to recover her. Thankfully she lived but it took her nearly a year in the hospital to fully recover. Using two carabiners is safest. Wear proper gloves and boots and whatever you do make sure all your equipment is secured. A man died a few years ago trying to pick up the cell phone of a guy ahead of him who dropped it. Half Dome takes a couple lives most years.

[@thebigbadwolf639]

Death by cellphone, too common

[@stephenjones6030]

Just did this two days ago. At the 5:40 mark he looks back up. This gives you an idea of how steep this is. I have a super-fear of heights...I will not do this hike again, but I'm kinda proud (?) that I did it!

[@elizabethlima-torres1721]

I am terrified of heights but did Angels Landing recently. This is next!

[@stephenjones6030]

@@elizabethlima-torres1721 I LOVE Angels Landing! Possibly my favorite hike ever. I've done it twice and can't wait to get back there again! Good luck with Half Dome. The type of glove for gripping the cables is super important. Gardening gloves won't do the trick. Make sure they are rubber coated or something that is super "sticky".

[@elizabethlima-torres1721]

@@stephenjones6030 I was terrified but it ended up being really fun. Thank you for the rec, I'll def get good gloves!

[@InSurrealtime]

@@stephenjones6030 Back in the 80's there was a pile of old cloth gloves at the bottom, that's what I used (with no harness) three times.

[@ProcyonAlpha]

Fuck that is way to steep for me. I did angels landing a few years back but wouldn'r do this, no way.

[@timmunro7313]

I’m definitely going to add this climb to my list if they ever flatten it out. :) Thanks for posting !😊

[@WildScotAurora]

😂😂😂

[@juliajohnson6022]

Me too, if they bring it off the mountain.🤓

[@Clarene24]

@@juliajohnson6022😂😂😂😂

[@Katnip452]

This is a fantastic hike to contemplate from that patio with the tall beers down in Curry Village. I’ve sat there a few times really enjoying the thought as I sip my beer.🍺

[@l.t.5339]

This should be required viewing before anyone climbs this.

[@stavros8]

L. T. This is exactly what I was thinking 🤔👌🏻

[@MrCmon113]

Looks less steep on video though.

[@InSurrealtime]

I've done it 3 times, and every time there was someone at the bottom of the cables that had hiked all the way there and then couldn't handle the final assent. A couple people were crying, it was very sad.

[@tbotiOG]

I can’t believe anyone on here is saying it’s not that bad you don’t need to clip in, every person who has slipped and died climbing this, wish they had prepared and clipped in, they would all be alive right now, since when is safety uncool.

[@denverdubois5835]

There's some real macho jerks out there. Let them explain their ethos to the families of those who fell and died.

[@ammo7276]

@@denverdubois5835I’ve never used clips when hiking the trail. But using clips is very smart. One wrong mistake and your fucked. But a beautiful hike to say the least.

[@toxicgracie3772]

I would use the arm wrap technique. Not as fool proof as a clip but still secure and faster than clipping and unclipping. Fact is, most people don't want to be bothered with clipping and unclipping. Also macho mental and adrenaline. Only to realize the adrenaline can wear off and now you're up 1000ft with no actual safety besides yourself. It's humbling

[@DouglasRees-c6j]

When I did it in '84 just went freight up the middle grabbing the cables and resting on the cross lumber. It was hard on the arches. If I did it again I would use an OSHA fall protection harness and double hooks and carry a spare lanyard. That would be total peace of mind!

[@ElSantoLuchador]

As a climber who actually went up the hard way it never occurred to me to clip in. Clipping in is probably safer, but also you can only reduce risk so much until you might as well just stay home.

[@FallLineJP]

Anyone thinking about doing it this way, please also consider: 1) Two carabiners so you’re never completely unclipped 2) A dynamic lanyard instead of static webbing. A fall of even a few feet can generate quite alot of force and you want that dissipated in the rope, not your spine. Either find something made for via ferrata, or a Beal Dynaloop or similar might work well. 3) A helmet And make sure to practice with your system ahead of time.

[@EmmaAKAPickles]

I was looking for a comment like this. Thank you. I just kept thinking, “why doesn’t he have two cables?!” And I’m not even a climber. Avid backpacker here. Edit: He has two! He’s just not using the other.

[@KimmyR3]

someone didn't brief this guy, or just ignored instructions. his shadow shows the 2nd carabiner in his gear, never used it, and would completely unclip himself in between the poles.

[@FallLineJP]

@@darreldash I disagree. Fiddling with the biners makes a fall (marginally) more likely, although obviously removes the certain-fatal consequence assuming you use the system properly (clip both!!). But if you do fall and slide on that system, you're almost guaranteed to smack your head on the rock as it pulls you in a direction you're not expecting.

[@FallLineJP]

@@KimmyR3 Good catch! The same someone gave him the wrong equipment too. What you really want is a via ferrata set with an energy absorption component, that can catch a dynamic fall. If this was a vertical face, you're talking about a fall factor of like 10 if you fall on that little sling. Obviously you're just sliding on the rock instead of a freefall, but you're still going to build up quite a bit of momentum before hitting the hard anchor and dissipating it into your spine and internal organs.. not fun.

[@brandonm1088]

Yeah I would consider using a dynamic leash with two wire gates and using both of them instead of sometimes using the auto locker

[@UncleCaptainMidnight]

Looks incredibly risky and I see lots of unprepared people.

[@adamconsalvosadventures1505]

Drew Howard crazy right? Sad that 29 year old just died falling from them the other day..

[@chuckthamuthafukiennorris9623]

Play stupid games...win stupid prizes.

[@WeirdBrick]

Looked like she was turning round and going back! Pretty sensible to me

[@goutvols103]

Adam Consalvo's Adventures thank you for the video. Are those safety clips recommended? What are the other requirements besides water?

[@StinkFingerr]

Gloves and a PB&J, would be nice.

[@mefirst5427]

Those rangers who put up and take down the cables every year are brave!

[@TheGroveinator]

Right it's like the sherpas on everest. The climbers doing this stuff are so intense and crazy. But then you look over at the guy who does this for a job all the time while carrying up a shit ton of gear, those are the real crazy ones. Can you imagine having to drill these posts into the rock? Insane

[@persephone2706]

@@TheGroveinator Yeah, the sherpas. Nevermind them though, the dudes who set the ropes on K2 are really something else.

[@TheGroveinator]

@@persephone2706 True the pathfinders and rope layers are a different breed altogether.

[@tima.478]

@@TheGroveinator Setting those poles and cables is child's play for a mountaineer!

[@yeetofrito3792]

@@tylerlego41 woah

[@ChristianRoland7]

It's nice seeing a tough looking man like yourself be safe and use clips for half dome; that's the way I, a 5'6 dude afraid of heights, want to do it :)

[@amvespinosa]

Gayest comment award goes to Christian roland

[@Sethhaun78]

​@@amvespinosaleave people alone...go bully somewhere else...absolutely nothing wrong with useing safety gear..I use it daily as an arborist..I was ignorant like you for 40 years..worry about yourself..I am also 5ft6 and lift 400 pounds..you definitely don't want to fall and face the lord....if I took you up a tree 70ft you wouldn't be makeing that comment..and gauruntee you would beg for a carobiner..seek the lord

[@MrBrixey-s6j]

@@amvespinosahow so?

[@robertwallace7315]

It's better to clip on and off every section, than to fall to your death ,death has happened hear anything can and will happen if unprepared, I would not think of doing this without a harness be smart and enjoy your climb and descent

[@MrCmon113]

Love how comments are split between people saying that one carabiner isn't enough and people saying that any form of safety is overkill.

[@JoeStranzl]

It's overkill. Trust me.

[@baba-ri8lz]

​@@JoeStranzlpass

[@geometerfpv2804]

​@@JoeStranzl it's overkill till there's a storm, then you have a serious problem that, or someone above you trips.

[@hanfucolorful9656]

@@JoeStranzl [trust you] means nothing for those who fall...

[@Sethhaun78]

It is absolutely NOT OVERKILL.YOU PEOPLE ARE OUT OF YOUR MINDS LACKING COMMEN SENSE..,if you have medical issue or cramps or just any weather comes ..there's dozens of reasons it should be mandatory..until you have learned the hardway..you won't understand because your pride and lack of judgement has you deceived. .even 30 years ago in my prime meaning benching 450 pounds and being able to do anything I would still want safety gear. It's commen sense

[@nickcarranza4687]

As a former Ranger and always, taught in mountain phase carry a 10 ft rope to make a harness and a 120ft to rappell with snaplinks and gloves. Crazy that anyone would ascend or descend without harness. Just read that a teenager fell to his death at half dome. Ur right in all aspects to use a harness.

[@danfinger]

I've done halfdome a half dozen times. never with a harness. Some summers I'd see little kids and people in their 60s doing it. It's not that bad.

[@NorCalCave]

@@danfinger Im with you on the not needing a harness, but when I have gone, ive seen too many kids get scared and freeze up on half dome. Might be smart to wear a harness if you are that young or if your older.

[@seanobrien2235]

@dan finger the only reason I’d wear a harness on that thing is lack of trust that the people above me can walk it w out potentially falling and taking me down w them

[@roshi98]

​@@danfinger Nick is right, and his experience should be respected. Living in an area where SAR ops have been rising steadily due to unprepared hikers, opting for safety over thrills is both smart and considerate of others.

[@ravenclawstudent6012]

@@danfinger wow bro you are so cool

[@FaustBusserl]

My initial reaction was that this guy is crazy. Clipping in and out so often looks very risky. Then the other hikers appeared.

[@MOAB-UT]

A woman died on this exact trail A-day after I hiked it in 2019.. She had a carabiner and harness but was not clipped in at the time. If you lose your footing which is easy to do you don't stop falling for about a quarter mile. And you pick up speed. Also up there rain and mist can set in on even a Sunny day. That's what happened to her and the granite becomes literally like ice.

[@dodge7729]

Watch Free solo with Alex Honnold! He free climbed El Cap with no ropes or harnesses!! He’d do this shit in a wheelchair!

[@MOAB-UT]

@@dodge7729 I have. He takes too many chances. It only takes on slip. He has done this ascent before and he fell- luckily he was wearing a harness.

[@fynoda]

@@MOAB-UT A quarter mile oh my god that makes me feel ill

[@MOAB-UT]

@@fynoda Yes, it was a very sad day. It's easy to let the excitement of the day, and the beauty of the area catch you off guard.

[@beefyoso]

I've got MS and my balance is shot., so I live vicariously thru video like this.

[@SALTER818]

I do the same woth rollercoaster. vertigo suck too

[@stavros8]

I’m fine , still not doing this climb. Too dangerous, there’s nothing worth seeing at the top.

[@stavros8]

Many other climbs with spectacular views that won’t break your neck

[@JessikahElise]

Stavros Nikolaos definitely worth the view.. Also, that's why you use safety equipment to make it safer!

[@rontayan]

If you are consuming dairy products stop. That should help end your M.S.

[@bobmorgan1762]

That's exactly how I have planned to climb and descend the cables. Harness and carabiners.

[@marioGarcia-du9eh]

i met a teen halfway up blinded by fear! her friends couldn’t help her! i told her friends to leave us! i talked with her a while calmed her and told her i would buy her a coke at the Mc Donald’s at the top! well she climbed up the rest of the way! at the top she told her friends some jerk idiot was going to buy her a coke at the Mc Donald’s up here. always wondered how her climb down was i owe you a coke!

[@mikej5541]

So she insulted you and ur simping..

[@barbiefairytopia2803]

hahahaha oh no dont joke about food some people really believe it (i would) very cute nonetheless

[@stevecox8576]

I like the idea of doing it with a harness and carabiners. It seems doable for a scaredy cat like me.

[@jessicaortiz7764]

I would do that definetly

[@WalkingNose]

That’s the only way it’s doable for anyone who wants to be safe ;)

[@modestysams8354]

Ok but the fact that the wood planks move scares me 😖

[@JohnDoe-xu2vx]

panic attack city for me

[@vanessahiner1736]

same here!

[@stephenjones6030]

I'm an AVID hiker. I recommend many hikes to many people. This hike, which I did two days ago, I will NEVER recommend to anyone. Perhaps the scariest time of my life. I will not be making a second summit; one and done.

[@JohnDoe-xu2vx]

@@stephenjones6030 My Mom used to tell me that having fear of dangerous things shows intelligence...God rest her soul.

[@guyfihi]

Dude I did this in 2012 with my hiking club. There was a lot of people on the day we did it and a guy in our club from India had a rig like that, but he went down inside the cables. He was holding people up and they got a little irritated with him but it was impossible to get totally mad because he was so polite. You have to imagine the guy saying in an Indian accent, "I'm sorry for holding you up but I have to be safe." In retrospect he was right to have a harness like that. I was scared shitless going down without one. I went down backwards.

[@jshepard152]

People die occasionally. It happened not long ago. The harness is smart.

[@readysetsleep]

Some one just died this past may 2018 www.cnn.com/2018/05/22/us/yosemite-national-park-half-dome-cables-death/index.html

[@readysetsleep]

"We identified 31 Half Dome deaths, the highest published. A minority of deaths were attributable to unfavorable weather or unskilled hikers, despite this being a popular assertion." www.wemjournal.org/article/S1080-6032(17)30255-7/fulltext

[@readysetsleep]

leicanoct Why are you so fixated on arguing about the statics and spread of the deaths? Am I blaming the mountain? No... I post the one recent death article, and you come at me like I'm blowing it out of proportion. It's to support safe climbing as the video maker is showing him clipping into the cable. If you want to free hike it go for it, but don't be a burden to others when you pancake on the way down.

[@JessikahElise]

leicanoct only 8? ONLY 8?! Even if it's ”only 8” that number is still higher than it should be!

[@Brokenluggage]

Yosemite is a place of great patience and discipline. With those things you can truly reap the rewards of such a beautiful place.

[@NY51663]

So the girl that recently fell and died, she wasn't clipped on? Is that actually optional? Forgive my stupidity.

[@megnotmegan1966]

I believe it was starting to rain and they were hurrying down 😢

[@mondoseguendo6113]

According to another video, the park rangers discourage people from using harnesses but it’s not prohibited.

[@NotForRent]

I like that he moved over to let people climbing a safe pathway. Because He has the equipment

[@carlwilliams6977]

Not to mention, the hiker, cyclist, motorist going uphill always has the right away!

[@aquamarine2416]

why is there only One way ???

[@michaelambrose]

"20 years later" - SpongeBob Narrator

[@susannak1755]

Using a harness is very smart imo, very smart!

[@future.garbage]

Dragons And Unicorns duh To be honest, I still can't tell if he's even using a harness. It looks like the anchor is just attached to his pants (which will not do anything to stop a fall except rip off your pants). I tried to ask in my own comment above, but he didn't really answer lol 😅

[@adamconsalvosadventures1505]

Samantha Novotny I didn't know you were asking exactly what I was wearing lol... But to be exact I had a riggers belt on which is what I used when I was a fireman/cop with the daisy chain/locking carabiner..

[@future.garbage]

Adam Consalvo's Adventures And Competitive Shooting I just reread my previous comment, and it wasn't that clear haha. Thanks for clarifying!

[@redmantrees35]

autogate biner is just to slow. change the carabiner or leave your hand on it as u desend to keep it open for each of the post

[@nenitamadarang6127]

Seriously needed a harness, is it that slippery?

[@DavidinCal]

My Half Dome days are over. But, I did climb it 3 times simply holding onto the cables with both hands and wearing gloves, which were provided. It didn't feel particularly dangerous. Now, there were people who walked outside the cables, holding on with just one hand. That DID look dangerous.

[@JoeStranzl]

There aren't gloves @ the bottom anymore. Your method sounds proper for 99% of us.

[@salvadorvirgen1734]

​@@JoeStranzl that's good to know. I'll bring my own then

[@07k_motorsports24]

You were totally destroying the point of having two hook points , there should always be one on the cable at all times

[@MAVA1686]

There was a man (orange t shirt) without equipment.... What about that ???

[@shellylee4931]

Totally what’s the point with only one

[@JessikahElise]

ma va I think he is saying this because in the video the guy has 2 carabiners hooked to himself but is only using one. It would be safer to use two so that way you are never unhooked from the cables.

[@vponce7997]

One is better than none like that old guy climbing

[@moocowfuckmilk4967]

The hike doesn't require or need them. Him having one is safety enough and shows he prepared for it.

[@coltoncrofts6659]

Legend is that the dude at 3:25 is still up there looking for that Home Depot

[@09198126]

Home Depot made him mad so he is trying to climb his way to Lowe's.

[@vangmountain]

For sure if I'm doing this I'm clipping in and using a friction hitch. You can use two and alternate like a via ferrata. This ensures you are always clipped in. I am not a fan of via ferrata's because they just ensure you don't fall to your death. Serious injury is still possible when you experience heavy shock loads from a fall. I don't like via ferrata's because they are a fall arrest system not a fall prevention. For me, I'd want a friction hitch so in the event you fall or someone falls into you from above, it will grab the cable for you. One end of the loop is always attched to you so you you have to do is wrap the free end a couple of time and the clipp it and you have a friction hitch. And yes, I hear folks saying it's slow but it is not at all. A swabisch takes lijterally 2-3 seconds to wrap and clip. At max, 10 seconds to transition at each pole because you completely load the hitch above while you wrap the bottom. Videos show how slow climbs can be at times so I don't think time is ever an issue. And if an emergency arises, like rain, you are going to be clipped in vs a person who depends entirely on thair arm muscles. A 10kN cordage is going to outlast arm muscles everyday of the week. People literally slip and fall to their deaths on this climb so for me, it's only logical to not only be clipped in, but be clipped in in such a way that you are not allowed to slide down to the next post. That's where friction hitches come in.

[@Wess-S]

I did this climb on a hit of acid. Gnarly day.

[@adamconsalvosadventures1505]

Gator, by far BEST comment yet.. Gator don’t play no shit.. Definitely would be game for doing the climb again like that lol..

[@Wess-S]

@@adamconsalvosadventures1505 yes sir, it was one of those moments where I was presented with the opportunity, and thought to myself yeah this should be fun. Man it felt like I aged 10 years and had spent 3 days climbing half dome. 🤣 I dont think I can put myself through that again, but wow, the colors, the thoughts, the fear, the peace, the challenge of keeping myself together was immense. Good times. Definitely recommend doing it, but set up a alarm on your phone to check yourself and remind yourself of what you are doing. 😁

[@toddnelson1601]

Gator nothing like a good grill story. So,e of the funnest things in life ever done have involved hallucinogen drugs. But if you can try the cubensis mushrooms. No crash or icky feeling the next day. Also watch Tropic thunder at the same time. Great movie

[@jonmacdonald5345]

Todd Nelson Heck yeah I love me some Cubensis! cyanesuses are good too

[@toddnelson1601]

Jon MacDonald well that is a name I have not heard, I will look into it. All the answers to all the worlds problems are still being processed since my last visit so it’s hard to digest more information lol. I know they sell a research kit for cubensis mushrooms and was thinking that would be fun to do research about the fungi. You can not eat them after growing them though strictly illegal lol. I will look into these critters you spoke of, there are many variety out there. Happy trails.

[@ginnybean838]

i feel like i would just throw up and shake the entire time and ruin it for everyone. this is a huge fear of mine.

[@MrCmon113]

Well then you wouldn't climb it in the first place.

[@ginnybean838]

@@MrCmon113 yeah exactly lol i just know some people would do this to overcome the fear of heights. which is a huge no, i have a fear of it for a reason can’t die if i never go near it lol

[@Farbar1955]

I did this in 1984 but nobody was using carabiners. The advice was to wear a pair of leather gloves and grab onto the cables which is what everyone did. At the top of Half Dome a lightning storm was coming and everyone on top was told to get down quickly since the dome is a natural lightning rod. We practically "ran" down the cable path! I think I got down in about 12 minutes and I clambered down on the outside of the cables because there were so many crowding up the inside! It was basically hanging on with my hands and taking large bounding steps down to the saddle. Loved it and an experience I'll always treasure!

[@JoeStranzl]

'84 was a long time ago. But your method is preferred by most. And heaven forbid your stuck behind a slow "clipper".

[@denverdubois5835]

@@JoeStranzl I have no intention of doing this but IF I did, I'd be a "slow clipper" and if anybody didn't like it, they could just fucking jump.

[@vertihvost7675]

Thank you for sharing old stories

[@DouglasRees-c6j]

I did it in July 1984.

[@cindyhaddock4087]

I would have to be airlifted down! Sure not calling anyone a sissy! That would take nerves of steel!!

[@WestShoreMan]

I used the gondola.

[@charlottehurley4388]

winky phillips what Gondola? Are you serious?

[@tiffanip5047]

Haha shows who hasn’t been to Yosemite before

[@JEDIMASTERPOOPJUICE]

He is joking with sarcasm silly folks. Lol geez

[@blackbirdpie217]

It doesn't look as steep in the vid as it actually is. It is truly a 45 degree, or 100% grade. Personally I stay inside the cables where the boards are stable. Someone slipped and fell to their death last week.. Right there. Once you get rolling there's no possible way to stop. You can't be too careful.

[@MrCmon113]

Of course you can be too careful. You could bring like eight carabiners, not go at all. Only sit at home in a overpressurized container.

[@blackbirdpie217]

@@MrCmon113 I've been up there numerous times and never did those things. I just took reasonable caution, it is steep.

[@paddyanne2024]

Smart and wise of you to clip yourself in. Many people suggest that ideally you have 2 clips, but at least 1 clips is so much better than NO clips!! Reckless not to have at least 1 clip in my humble opinion. Thanks for sharing, this is way way way past my comfort zone so I live through you!

[@RedAndtheBlackRocker]

I'm pretty scared of heights, so this is terrifying to me! lol. Thanks for the video though, what a view.

[@Liofa73]

Most of those people shouldn't even be on that route.

[@normanacree1635]

because..........?

[@Abolas452]

Kinda weird that some form of clipping in isn’t required

[@TauxWau]

I did it without clipping in and I didn't think it was that bad. Pretty slippery in some parts and required a good deal of attention, but I never felt in danger of falling off the cliff. I would never walk outside the cables though. Perhaps the scariest part was when I tripped in the col at the bottom after finishing the cables. But I guess if I had to do it again I would clip in. It was definitely steeper than I expected.

[@BitterrootRambler]

its not that steep

[@a.ham.9856]

@@TauxWau I've done it three times and never really felt the need of clipping in. This even though the route was pretty packed, and the only thing that slowed me down was waiting for others to pass. Also though - why in god's name did this guy descend outside the cables? Unnecessarily exposed if you ask me.

[@marialamas7076]

I read so many negative comments what's wrong with people thank you I'm excited and you have prepared me lol

[@adamconsalvosadventures1505]

Maria Lamas .. I know, right? Lol.. And you're welcome!

[@suka2aja460]

Maria Lamas u so cute..

[@nunayoorbidnez2119]

Goes without saying but you should have run two tails (two biners) so that you were never fully disconnected from the cables.

[@dustinriordan7051]

A non-locking biner would've made things way quicker.

[@joeskis]

Dustin Riordan yeah I thought the auto locking biner was unnecessary. The purpose of those is to prevent dynamic rope being released from tension then springing up and unclipping itself.

[@simonlynchsae]

2 biner would have been safer too. And bigger ones. These aren't designed to take load while twisting so a geavier one wouldn't have been dumb...

[@ethan7112]

Also no fucking biner would have been fine

[@davidv7901]

Christ this is all I kept thinking!

[@executivesecretary1648]

that was the first thing I thought also.

[@MegF142857]

I'd have 2 hooks & never be unhooked. No way I'm physically able to do that anyway, but that's just fine. Thanks for the view.

[@matthew-2543]

Gave me anxiety when he just kept staying on the outside of the cable

[@anastav6915]

Man the lens distortion make this look way easier. I bet this is scary as hell. Wouldnt dare to do it , since im scared of hights

[@gregoryjohnson5495]

Great video, thanks for sharing. You must be in awesome shape. It was really smart to use a harness.

[@Spilululily]

Oh god I would literally fall right off the mountain..... *yeeeeeeet*

[@davidgrisez]

During the summer at Olmsted Point along Tioga Road it is possible to see people going up and down the half dome cables by using either a telescope or a pair of binoculars. From Olmsted Point people going up and down these cables looks like a line of ants on the side of half dome.

[@rogerhale6404]

Dang...….How would you like to have been the first guy with his Dewalt drill, going up setting all those poles and cables !!

[@BeatlesCentricUniverse]

Roger Hale I have always wondered about that...

[@stavros8]

Roger Hale lol 😂

[@stephenjones6030]

It was actually a Black and Decker drill, but yeah. (just kidding...no idea what brand! I wondered the same thing...)

[@grogdocr]

When I was a kid there was a flooded lead mine and you could still get into the ventilation shafts which were cut into the rock above the main mine, so everywhere a vent would have gone down is just a straight drop into the flooded cavern. As a young man we of course spent some time exploring this deathtrap. Someone well before our time had installed some cables and ropes that look a lot like this so you'd be able to hold on when shimmying along the wall to keep from falling in. To this day I'm not really sure how they got these installed, but hats off to em.

[@marcvarner1]

@@stephenjones6030 Before power tools. Single jack is what was used. He'd hike up a do a bit more, until one day getting to the top.

[@ceciliacoker1081]

I'm so glad you posted this. Too many people and so wonderful for everyone to see.

[@ceciliacoker1081]

So many may just enjoy through your video and not have to go.

[@rahel140]

I feel this in my hips and knees just watching lmao. I'd take going up over down any day

[@jasonbell6670]

yea 5 year's sounds about right. also this guy is a genius, everyone always makes the going up video.

[@whynottalklikeapirat]

Dude - your shadow looks like the secret love child of Tintin and Cpt Haddock wearing a kilt. There is just no denying it ...

[@daisyc.8336]

Look scary. I would either throw up or sit there till an helicopter come to get me 😅

[@mondoseguendo6113]

I’d probably poo my pants.

[@Brokenluggage]

Harness and carabiner. I'd do the same thing, man! haha!

[@mesau7002]

Has to be a pain to have to go around those going up.

[@alpsala]

Sherpas are laughing their asses off.

[@sinhafamily]

Sherpas probably don't have time for youtube nonsense. They are too busy creating and planning their own adventures.

[@dantheman5745]

And funerals.

[@chrismc8000]

Thank you for showing the correct way to use the cables.

[@roddneysaucedo582]

Cool video, I think I would have used the second carabiner to hook up on the down side of the post before unhooking on the upside to prevent ever being not hooked in.

[@cheesypooo6838]

The trick is walk backwards

[@Carlos-yx6zz]

This made my palms sweat so bad lol

[@WakandaBabe]

Walking down forward facing would seem to be more difficult. I would walk backward...like rappelling. It seems more balanced...like your center of gravity isn't pulling you forward.

[@jimmoseley5813]

Yes it is I have done it

[@kroschfoenig79]

safety first. a good decision so us a harness. good guy

[@cybersedan]

With a harness is the only way I'd do this, safety first 👍

[@lukeaurand5722]

Patrick Denninger such pussies 😑

[@MrCmon113]

If safety really came first you wouldn't walk up some rock.

[@wulf67]

You got two quick-draws so you can clip one past the pole before unclipping the one behind the pole. That is the principle of redundancy.

[@ErinWilke]

Thank you, I was wondering why no one else pointed this out. That's why you have two, so that you have protection the whole way

[@runthepeaks]

Pricisely, if you slip when unclipped, you're a goner!

[@MrCmon113]

That's not what redundancy is. Redundancy would mean to have four carabiners. Also one is still safer than none. You can just hold on and stay static while moving the one.

[@wulf67]

@@MrCmon113 Whether you have one back-up or three, or sixteen, it's still redundancy. "Holding on" while moving your sole carabiner is not.

[@johnbartholomew9812]

My wife and I had talked about doing this climb and I had suggested to her that we could use some lines and carabiners and that way she wouldn't need to worry so much about falling to her death. But even alone I would use the technique with two carabiners where you make before you break. Thanks for sharing this with us. My arthritis would make a hike like this impossible now. I should have done it 40 years ago when I was much younger.

[@charlottesmom]

Yeah I think watching this video was enough for me, glad you did this the safe way!

[@asteriskman]

0_o The redhead girl with a 'swiss seat' harness made out of paracord who's boyfriend seems to be progressing her PAS for her? Dafuq?

[@jimblake6150]

I'll bet that dude was psyched to finally break down the paracord survival bracelet he's been wearing for years. That's like 1 whole kN of pro and a hella wedgie.

[@thereisnopandemic]

Rolling down would be faster, don't you think?

[@tylerj1952]

Yea if u don’t die

[@JessikahElise]

Joseph Mauricio Flores funerals are expensive..

[@dunkirito8308]

I prefer sprinting down

[@Jayhawkboyfan]

I would not even go up. I am scared of heights.

[@richardchargingcloud6590]

that person you passed at the 3min mark, seemed outa shape and wasnt using those. he expect everyone to get outa his way in the middle?

[@cybercityoedo808]

17:05 I would have turned back too lol

[@michaelfriend3990]

Believe it or not when going down it's far easier walking backward

[@BasedRanger]

I made a promise to myself, many years ago, that I would make climbing the poles at Half Dome my next goal after accomplishing my current goal. Problem is, I'm absolutely terrified of heights. I've done the Vernal Falls hike more times than I can count, however, there were at least 2 times where I had a major panic attack on the way down, particularly on the last half mile to the falls. Although I'm determined to climb the poles, I'm absolutely terrified of the descent.

[@janinefromwashingtonstate4805]

I would never do that route without a harness and carabiners.

[@rockydubois2418]

One of those places that look cool on video but terrifying in person

[@Nate1688]

Idk man if a ranger seen this I don’t think they would recommend descending face first or descending on the outside of the cables. I’ve done halfdome twice once with a guide never heard anyone recommending to clip in. You gotta do what you gotta do I guess?

[@stephenjones6030]

Adam, great video. I did this hike two days ago and my palms are sweating again watching this. Since the hike, I've watched about 10 videos of this climb...yours gives the best perspective on how steep this monster is.

[@adamconsalvosadventures1505]

Stephen Jones it is such an incredible hike isn’t if?! And I truly appreciate that my friend 🙏🏼

[@Medic397]

Thanks for doing this for me so I won't have to 😅

[@philipv3098]

Strange how perception is different. I grew up in the mountains, and that looks like an easy Sunday’s walk to me.

[@arath34]

Same here bro. I’ve done this hike. Basically sprinted up the thing. It’s pretty mellow.

[@kathrynmercier4874]

@@arath34 Same. I was a teenager though and I feel like teenagers risk assessment is generally pretty poor, lol. We hiked up and down this no problem and did not use any safety mechanism. I don’t remember it being this steep in person, either.

[@mr.skeptical3071]

That looks scary as hell!

[@burningwitchstudio3629]

Absolutely use a harness, no big deal. Safety is smart not dumb. The time it takes to clip in and out is mere seconds.

[@InSurrealtime]

The second time I was coming down was in '89 this great big guy had frozen-up about 3/4 of the way down and a crowd was backing up behind him, so we went around on the outside. No one used harness back then, it was pretty wild.

[@dropbear4973]

I can't believe people don't have a safety cable attached, is that normal?

[@CarlosRodriguez-hb3vq]

It’s not quite as bad as it looks. I’ve done it six times, never with a harness, and often on the outside of the cables because people freeze up and block the space between them. Shoes with good grip are a must, and gloves are helpful.

[@MAVA1686]

I saw a man without equipment... I was thinking about that... But if it is your first time better to be careful get some equipment.

[@Boojyman]

I bet barefoot would be ideal for me

[@alexmeier19]

@@Boojyman Alex Honnold hiked down barefoor after free soloing the face... "He is so hard core"

[@JessikahElise]

Boojyman it would probably be hot..

[@MrCmon113]

In that case you should be pretty certain that no rain is coming up.

[@gravitymediapro]

Absolutely amazing and impressive. I’ve never done anything near this, but surprised at how much I relate. This is how I feel when I drop an AirPod on the floor, and it slides under the bed.

[@nealteitelbaum8660]

I'd be more afraid of other people w/o harnesses than the actual climb or descent. Also, there are 2 carabiners for a reason. Always have 1 on the wire rope.

[@Michael-iw3ek]

makes me dizzy just to watch it

[@melissacoburn6873]

I wish they would make another aisle of cable handrails for going both ways... ascending and descending that way nobody runs into each other. I can't wait to go do this!

[@ananda_miaoyin]

Yeah. It is kinda a pain in the ass because EVERYONE seems to have a big ass backpack. Myself included.

[@carlwilliams6977]

Maybe they can just install a chairlift!😂

[@charlottesmom]

@@carlwilliams6977 an escalator would be handy....

[@JayR-jl6rh]

I have no idea how this is humanely possible especially with no straps. How are people not falling backwards on the way up

[@penrynbigbird]

No thank you, this is not a risk I'd be willing to take. I do agree with some of the others who have posted, having fall protection is the safe way to do it. Thank you for this unique and suspenseful perspective on this very steep (near vertical) 'trail'. It makes sense to me now why this is a routine YOSAR destination during the summer...

[@sergeig685]

It is not a routine YSAR destination, stop making things up.